Corporate Engagement & Marketing Officer

Meals on Wheels of Sarasota is seeking a Corporate Engagement & Marketing Officer to strengthen corporate partnerships and expand mission impact through sponsorship development and strategic marketing communications. This onsite role in Sarasota, FL combines business relationship building with brand, content, and campaign execution.

Salary: USD 50,000 - 65,000 per year. Experience: minimum 3 years.

What You’ll Do

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with businesses and corporate partners to grow financial support and community engagement.
• Develop and implement a corporate sponsorship strategy, including prospect identification, relationship building, and securing sponsorship commitments for fundraising events and organizational initiatives.
• Create sponsorship proposals, presentations, and partnership opportunities aligned with business interests and organizational needs.
• Develop and coordinate corporate volunteer and team-building experiences that encourage employee engagement and introduce businesses to the organization’s mission.
• Proactively engage prospective corporate partners through outreach, meetings, networking, and community events.
• Manage sponsorship fulfillment, including recognition, marketing benefits, communications, and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate records of corporate prospects, commitments, engagement activities, and relationship development.
• Establish and track measurable corporate development goals, including sponsorship revenue, new partnerships, partner retention, and engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Philanthropy Officer and Executive Director to identify opportunities for expanded corporate giving and long-term partnerships.

Marketing and Communications Execution

• Develop and execute marketing and communications initiatives to improve visibility, brand awareness, and community engagement.
• Create written and visual content including impact stories, donor appeals, advertisements, social media posts, and marketing campaigns.
• Design and produce professional digital and print materials for events, programs, fundraising campaigns, and community outreach.
• Maintain consistent brand identity, messaging, and visual standards across communication platforms.
• Manage social media content, website updates, and email marketing campaigns using Constant Contact.
• Implement and optimize Google Ad Grant and other digital advertising campaigns, including keyword research, creative development, and performance reporting.
• Create and maintain online forms, surveys, event registrations, and related digital communications.
• Adapt and repurpose content for different audiences, platforms, and campaign goals.
• Proofread and quality-check communications for accuracy, consistency, and brand standards.
• Monitor marketing performance and recommend improvements based on audience engagement and results.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines, communicate progress proactively, and identify challenges early.
• Represent Meals on Wheels of Sarasota professionally at community events, corporate meetings, and networking opportunities.
• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, accountability, and a commitment to high-quality work.

What You Bring

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in corporate development, business development, sponsorship sales, marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field, including experience building external relationships and producing professional marketing materials.
• Accreditation in Public Relations, preferred.
• Experience with all phases of print production, including preparation of production-ready files.
• Experience preferred with Google Ads/Google Ad Grants, social media management tools, website content management systems, and/or event registration platforms.
• Experience coordinating complex programs.
• Dependable transportation, a valid driver license, and personal vehicle insurance as required by the State of Florida.
• Strong partner and team player; able to work independently and proactively.
• Detail-oriented with computer proficiency, and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience providing direction and guidance to people not under direct supervision.

Tools You’ll Use

• Constant Contact
• Google Ad Grant / Google Ads
• Adobe Creative Cloud

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance